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Sweet and Salty Teddy Bear Snickerdoodles

11/21/2024

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Sweet and Salty Teddy Bear Snickerdoodles

These Sweet and Salty Teddy Bear Snickerdoodles combine the classic flavors of snickerdoodle cookies with a delightful mix of chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, and chopped peanuts for a mouthwatering treat. Perfect for kids and adults alike!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for rolling

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup crushed pretzels

  • 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts

  • Teddy bear-shaped cookie cutter

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy


Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract


In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt


Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined


Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour


Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper


In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for rolling


Take the chilled dough and roll it out to about 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface


Use the teddy bear-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets


Roll the teddy bear cookies in the cinnamon-sugar mixture before placing them on the baking sheets


Press chocolate chips, crushed pretzels, and chopped peanuts onto the teddy bear cookies to create the sweet and salty toppings


Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden


Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely


Enjoy these adorable and delicious Sweet and Salty Teddy Bear Snickerdoodles!


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Spicy Garlic Chicken

11/19/2024

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Spicy Garlic Chicken

This Spicy Garlic Chicken recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. The combination of garlic, sriracha, and spices creates a delicious marinade that infuses the chicken with bold flavors. Serve it with your favorite side dishes for a satisfying meal!

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken breasts

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375F 190C


In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper


Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic mixture over them, ensuring they are evenly coated


Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, flipping once halfway through


Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving


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Cappuccino Cookies

11/17/2024

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Cappuccino Cookies

These Cappuccino Cookies are a great way to enjoy the delicious combination of coffee and chocolate. People who like coffee will love these rich and flavorful cookies. They're also great as a treat at any time of the day.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional

  • Powdered sugar for dusting optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper


In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee, baking powder, and salt


In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy


Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined


Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms


Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans if using


Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart


Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are set but still slightly soft in the center


Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely


If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving


Enjoy your homemade Cappuccino Cookies!


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Heston's Spicy Carbonara

11/15/2024

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Heston's Spicy Carbonara

Heston adds a spicy twist to the classic carbonara recipe by incorporating fresh green chillies for a delightful kick. The creamy sauce combined with crispy pancetta and the heat from the chillies creates a harmonious balance of flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 300g spaghetti

  • 4 large eggs

  • 100g Parmesan cheese, grated

  • 200g pancetta, diced

  • 2 fresh green chillies, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • Salt to taste

  • Black pepper to taste

  • Olive oil

Instructions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil


Then, follow the directions on the package and cook the spaghetti until it is al dente


Place a small amount of olive oil in a large skillet and set it over medium-low heat


Then add the minced garlic and chopped green chilies


Cook until the pancetta is crispy


After another minute, the food should smell good


Add the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to a bowl and mix them together using a whisk


After the spaghetti is done, drain it and add it to the pan with the pancetta


Mix the pancetta and chilies together and toss them into the pasta to cover it evenly


Take the pan off the heat and quickly add the egg and cheese mixture


Keep stirring the pasta to coat it


It's possible that the pasta's residual heat will cook the eggs and make the sauce creamy


Serve right away with extra grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper on top


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BLTA Pesto Chicken Salad

11/13/2024

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BLTA Pesto Chicken Salad

This BLTA Pesto Chicken Salad is a delicious and satisfying low-carb salad packed with flavor. It combines the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich with the addition of tender chicken and a zesty pesto mayo dressing.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced

  • 4 cups mixed greens

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled

  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup pesto sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large salad bowl, combine the diced chicken, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and sliced red onion


In a small bowl, whisk together the pesto sauce, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until well combined


Pour the pesto mayo dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly


Top the salad with sliced avocado and season with salt and pepper to taste


Serve immediately and enjoy your BLTA Pesto Chicken Salad!


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Special Potato Recipe

11/11/2024

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Special Potato Recipe

These special potatoes are seasoned with a blend of spices and roasted to perfection. The addition of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley adds an extra layer of flavor and freshness to this dish.

Ingredients:

  • 6 large potatoes, washed and peeled

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons paprika

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 425F 220C


You can cut the potatoes into wedges or cubes, whichever you like better


Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl and mix them all together


Put the potatoes in the bowl and toss them around so that they are covered in the seasoned oil mixture all over


Place the potatoes on a baking sheet that has been lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper


Spread them out in a single layer


After the oven is hot, bake the potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping them over halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy


Put some grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley on top of the potatoes after they are done cooking


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Strawberry Mango Agua Fresca

11/9/2024

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Strawberry Mango Agua Fresca

Strawberry Mango Agua Fresca is a light and cool drink that will quench your thirst on a hot day. Fruits like fresh strawberries, ripe mangoes, and a little lime juice are mixed together to make this tasty and refreshing treat.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

  • 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

  • 1/4 cup agave nectar or honey

  • 4 cups cold water

  • Ice cubes optional

  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish optional

Instructions:

In a blender, combine the fresh strawberries, ripe mangoes, and fresh lime juice


Blend until smooth and well combined


Add the agave nectar or honey and cold water to the blender, and blend again until fully incorporated


If desired, add ice cubes to the blender and pulse until the agua fresca is chilled and frothy


Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more agave nectar or honey if needed


Pour the strawberry mango agua fresca into glasses, garnish with fresh mint leaves if using, and serve immediately


Enjoy your light and refreshing Strawberry Mango Agua Fresca!


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Grilled Lobster with Sun-Dried Chile Butter and Corn on the Cob

11/7/2024

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Grilled Lobster with Sun-Dried Chile Butter and Corn on the Cob

Elevate your barbecue experience with this exquisite grilled lobster featuring a flavorful sun-dried chile butter. Paired with perfectly grilled corn on the cob, this dish is a celebration of summer flavors with a spicy kick.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lobsters, split in half lengthwise

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

  • 4 ears of corn, husked

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat


In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes


Set aside


Brush the corn with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper


Place the corn on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until slightly charred and tender about 10-12 minutes


While the corn is grilling, place the lobster halves on the grill, shell side down


Cook for 6-8 minutes until the meat is opaque and grill marks appear


During the last 2 minutes of cooking, generously brush the lobster meat with the sun-dried chile butter


Remove the lobster and corn from the grill


Brush lobster with more butter if desired


Serve the grilled lobster alongside the corn on the cob


Garnish with fresh parsley


Enjoy your delicious Grilled Lobster with Sun-Dried Chile Butter and Corn on the Cob!


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Guacamole for Avocado Cream Cheese Wontons

11/5/2024

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Guacamole for Avocado Cream Cheese Wontons

This guacamole that you made yourself goes great with your Avocado Cream Cheese Wontons. It's smooth and tasty, and it gives your crispy wontons a nice kick. At your next party, serve this tasty appetizer.

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe avocados

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tomato, diced

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

Take the pits out of the avocados and cut them in half


Then, scoop the flesh into a bowl


Use a fork or potato masher to mash the avocados until you get the texture you want some people like it chunky, others like it smooth


Add the chopped tomato, minced garlic, chopped onion, and fresh cilantro


Add salt and pepper to taste, then squeeze the lime juice over the whole thing


Combine well


If you think it needs more lime, salt, or pepper, taste it and add it


For a tasty dipping sauce, serve right away with your Avocado Cream Cheese Wontons


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Seafood Paella

11/3/2024

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Seafood Paella

A traditional seafood paella that is full of Mediterranean flavors, with a variety of seafood, saffron-infused rice, and fragrant spices.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup Arborio rice

  • 1 pinch saffron threads

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 1 lb mussels, cleaned

  • 1 lb clams, cleaned

  • 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1/2 lb calamari rings

  • 1/2 cup frozen peas

  • 1 lemon, sliced

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

In a big paella pan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat


Put in the garlic and onion, and cook them until they get soft


Add the bell peppers and cook them until they get a little soft


Add the saffron, paprika, turmeric, and Arborio rice and mix them in


Put in the chicken broth and raise the heat


Put clams, shrimp, calamari, and mussels on top of the rice


It will take about 20 minutes of cooking with the lid on until the seafood is done and the rice is soft


Just before the end of the cooking time, add the frozen peas


Add pepper and salt to taste


Before serving, top with fresh parsley and lemon slices


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